Join Our Team as a Restaurant General Manager!
Welcome to KFC! Home of the real ones. Since 1939, we’ve been serving the world’s best chicken, and we’re proud to bring our iconic recipe to over 1000 communities across the UK and Ireland. Here, we embrace originality, individuality, and a fresh approach to work. We come together to build a community while serving our delicious chicken to those around us.
At KFC, ambition flourishes, careers are built, and potential knows no bounds. Our doors are open, and they can lead you anywhere. If you join our team, we ask just one thing: be yourself. Because that’s what makes us, us!
Excited? Let’s dive into the details of the role!
About the Role
As our Restaurant General Manager, you’ll lead from the front, taking full ownership of the restaurant. Your mission? Smash performance goals while building a team that doesn’t just meet standards but exceeds them. You’ll own the numbers, the vibe, and the experience, ensuring everything runs smoothly while creating a thriving environment for both guests and team members.
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What Will You Spend Your Time Doing?
* Lead Like You Mean It: Take full ownership of the restaurant — drive performance, hit goals, and set the vibe.
* Build a Team Worth Following: Train, coach, and motivate your people to not just meet the standard — but to raise it.
* Smash the Targets: Own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift, every day.
* Keep It Tight: Stay on top of the admin — rosters, stock, reporting — ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
* Make the Guest Experience Unforgettable: Turn first-timers into regulars by creating moments that resonate.
What We’d Love From You:
* You Lead from the Front: You’ve managed teams before and know how to bring out the best in people.
* You Get People: You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels valued.
* You Run a Tight Ship: You know how to keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant — even in chaos.
Keeping It Real
At KFC, we don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to contribute, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to the table.
We welcome everyone — regardless of background or future aspirations. We’re here to support you in being yourself, and we’ll invest in your potential because that’s what we’ve always done. Most importantly, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.
What’s In It for You?
We offer benefits that make your life a little easier because we understand the juggle is real:
* Competitive Pay Rate
* Quarterly BONUS that rewards your hustle
* Extra holiday – more time to recharge
* Life assurance – we’ve got you covered
* Free chicken & chips every shift
* 25% staff discount
* Gym discounts to keep you moving
* 200+ high street perks & cashback
* Wellbeing support that actually helps
KFC for Everyone
Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring your authentic self to work. We promise equal opportunities for everyone who applies, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.
If you need additional support during the application process or have any requirements, just let us know. We’re here to help you be the real you.
Ready?
If you’re excited to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply! Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — we’d still love to hear from you.
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